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The aliens from Independence Day were only show briefly, but their design did have some noteworthy features. The aliens themselves were about half the size of a human being and looked very vulnerable outside their biological suits. Perhaps they evolved as amphibians and needed these suits to protect there delicate, slimy skin as they settled away from their naturally moist environment. Another notable feature was their ability to communicate telepathically with humans at close proximity.